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In a support group, members provide each other with various types of help, usually nonprofessional and nonmaterial, for a particular shared, usually burdensome, characteristic. The help may take the form of providing and evaluating relevant information, relating personal experiences, listening to and accepting others' experiences, providing sympathetic understanding and establishing social networks. A support group may also work to inform the public or engage in advocacy. HistoryFormal support groups may appear to be a modern phenomenon, but they supplement traditional fraternal organizations such as Freemasonry in some respects, and may build on certain supportive functions (formerly) carried out in (extended) families. Other types of groups formed to support causes, including causes outside of themselves, are more often called advocacy groups, interest groups, lobby groups, pressure groups or promotional groups. Trade unions and many environmental groups, for example, are interest groups. The term support group in this article refers to peer-to-peer support. Maintaining contactSupport groups maintain interpersonal contact among their members in a variety of ways. Traditionally, groups have met in person in sizes that allowed conversational interaction. Support groups also maintain contact through printed newsletters, telephone chains, internet forums, and mailing lists. Some support groups are exclusively online (see below). Membership in some support groups is formally controlled, with admission requirements and membership fees. Other groups are "open" and allow anyone to attend an advertised meeting, for example, or to participate in an online forum. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License How do I find a local support groups for unemployed persons, not 40+ or groups that charge membership fees? Q. I'm 48 years old & unemployed. I could really benefit from the support that might be found from others in my situation. What is the fastest & most effective way to locate such groups in my area, which is Washington, DC? As I stated above, I am NOT interested in 40+ or groups that charge membership fees. But any other suggestions would be welcome. Asked by John Doe - Tue Aug 26 13:18:51 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. Check out your local library. Many offer job placement classes. I went to one when I first moved to the Midwest and chatted with the person leading the group and he put me in touch with some organizations that helped me network to a job. Also, you can try the unemployment site for your area. Ours has a group that meets regularly to help network. Do you go to church? There might be a group in your church - or maybe you could start one. Finally, grab the local paper. The business sections usually list events for the week and many times there are networking opportunities in there. If they are not free, they generally let you sit in on one or two meetings for free - which would 'buy' you enough time to see if the group is your style. … [cont.] Answered by cam can help - Fri Aug 29 22:04:12 2008 Are there any online support groups for people who are grieving the loss of a loved one? Q. Please tell me about support groups that are free to join, and that offer live chat option/oppourtunities. Asked by Tressa - Fri Mar 7 12:00:38 2008 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments A. there are quite a few of them.they do help.I was going to them for awhile after I lost my husband.My family and friends were there also but talking with people who went threw the same thing helped.feel free to contact me if you want to talk. feel better and I'm truly sorry for your loss don't forget there are free support groups through the mental health dept.too Answered by cyndi - Fri Mar 7 12:42:28 2008 Where can I find support groups for infertility?
Q. My husband & I have had 3 miscarriages in the past 2 years. We are just starting the process with the fertility specialist and geneticist. . .are there support groups online that I can refer to while going through this process? Asked by LESLIE P - Wed Mar 5 21:49:53 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. Good question. I think there are some on ivillage.com. My husband and I also suffered through unexplained infertility and it is a tough road. We now have beautiful 2 yr old twins. If you have any specific questions about the testing or different infertility procedures, feel free to e-mail me. Good luck! :) shea1175@aol.com Answered by Tracy - Wed Mar 5 22:33:49 2008 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Support Groups"
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